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Re: 2004 Automatic Tranny Issue [titan613]
by mcdawgg
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Feb 04, 2005 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: titan613 (Feb 03, 2005 10:57 am)
The car is operating the way it is supposed to. The transmission is locked out of overdrive until the engine is warm enough. This is to more quickly warm the catalytic converter. Check your owner's manual - this is explained in there. Also, all newer automatics from other manufacturers do this.
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- #1757 of 2123
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Re: kiss of death [scoti1]
by mcdawgg
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Feb 04, 2005 (5:29 am)
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Replying to: scoti1 (Feb 03, 2005 5:51 am)
If you change your own oil, save all receipts for buying the oil and filters, and keep a log book of the dates and miles of when you change the oil and filters, as well as other maintenance. I usually buy a year's worth of oil and filters - you don't have to buy oil and filters each time before you do your oil changes. Just keep the logbook. This is sufficient for the warranty.
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- #1758 of 2123
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Re: Motor problem. [cindyc]
by petl
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Feb 04, 2005 (10:16 am)
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Replying to: cindyc (Feb 03, 2005 10:53 am)
Cindy, It looks like you are handling the situation in an appropriate fashion. Hopefully Toyota will replace/repair the motor under warranty (I think they should). If they don't, I would suggest that you obtain everything from Toyota in writting including the diagnosis and reason for not covering (it may not be related to the oil changes). Producing a written statement from the mechanic that performed the oil changes may also be beneficial (particularly if you plan on taking them to court). Keep copies of everything. Pleading your case in a rational fashion based on facts should assist you in winning your case (getting angry and loud may be detrimental). Good luck.
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- #1759 of 2123
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Re: Motor problem. [petl]
by cindyc
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Feb 11, 2005 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: petl (Feb 04, 2005 10:16 am)
good news!!!Toyota covered the new engine. still want to find out exactly what happened, but thank my lucky stars they did the right thing.
cindy
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Re: Motor problem. [cindyc]
by mcdawgg
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Feb 11, 2005 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: cindyc (Feb 11, 2005 6:49 am)
Wow! That's great! I guess even the most reliable car producer makes a mistake every once in a while.
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- #1761 of 2123
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Re: Motor problem. [cindyc]
by petl
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Feb 11, 2005 (8:51 am)
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Replying to: cindyc (Feb 11, 2005 6:49 am)
Good for you. Toyota did the right thing. Although Toyota has a reputation for manufacturing reliable vehicles, anything can happen. It is mechanical and that's why there is a warranty (peace of mind). I guess you could "By the way, what caused the problem? Just curious." with the dealer. What's important is that they did the right thing.
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- #1762 of 2123
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anyone know a site to get free online owners manual for 99 rav4?
by bobshow
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Feb 13, 2005 (12:43 am)
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can anyone tell me a site to download a free owners manual for a 99 toyota rav4: only seem to find places that want to sell and then send the by regular mail.. thanks.
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- #1763 of 2123
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Re: Motor problem. [cindyc]
by scoti1
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Feb 14, 2005 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: cindyc (Feb 11, 2005 6:49 am)
That is great news Cindyc. I would like to know what happened, too. Did they ever determine if this "mud" was "sludge" or "gel"? I am glad Toyota valued you as a customer!
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- #1764 of 2123
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Engine Noise
by new4
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Feb 14, 2005 (8:48 am)
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Hi all,
Just purchased a RAV4 4 Dr. 4WD on Saturday 2/12/05 for a Valentines Day gift for my wife.
I found the engine noise in the interior to be very loud, almost like a Diesel Auto...
I say this because a co-worker of mine purchased a 2004 RAV4 late November 2004 and the engine noise inside and outside doesn't seem anywhere as loud.
Any ideas, please
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Engine Noise
by paulcudlip
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Feb 16, 2005 (8:32 pm)
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Take the RAV 4 back to the dealership. Something is wrong with it. I have one and the engine is quiet.
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